BEEF POCHERO or PUCHERO | 👩‍🍳iCookiTravel

beef shank

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner and pork is often more affordable.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat content while smoked sausage is widely available.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: no alternative

Sweet potatoes add nutrients but are not cheaper.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: no alternative

Kale provides more nutrients but may not be cheaper.

In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.

Add beef leg and cook until browned on all sides.

Stir in Hungarian sausage or chorizo and cook for a few minutes.

Add tomato (if using) and fish sauce, mixing well.

Pour in enough water to cover the meat and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and cover, simmering until beef is tender.

Add potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers; cook until fork-tender.

Stir in cabbage and Pak Choi, cooking until vegetables are tender.

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